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Upcoming Events

Orchids 101

May17

Orchids are one-of-a-kind in beauty and performance. A representative from Cornell Cooperative Extension will be here to share a number of varieties, colors, and shapes of these attractive tropical plants. You will also learn how to promote repeat blooms.

Where

Connetquot Public Library

760 Ocean Avenue

Bohemia, NY

Phone

631-567-5079

Price

free

Just Sixties

May19

Live musical performance by '60s cover band Just Sixties

Where

Connetquot Public Library

760 Ocean Ave.

Bohemia, NY

Phone

631-567-5079

Price

free

Behind the Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival

May20

Frank Castella, Jr. of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce will discuss the history, logistics, wind and weather requirements, planning and execution, statistics and impacts, activities and fundraising that goes into the annual Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival, held in-person and on Zoom (register for a link)

Where

Connetquot Public Library

760 Ocean Ave.

Bohemia, NY

Phone

631-567-5079

Price

free

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